List of Award Events on January-1999
1- January-1999 |
This year was announced to be observed as the "International Year of Elderly". |
18- January-1999 |
Prof. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate, is selected for Bharat Ratna. |
20- January-1999 |
Renowned playwright Girish Karnad is selected for the 1998 Jnanpith Award. |
25- January-1999 |
Dr. R. Chidambaram, nuclear scientist, among the 14 distinguished personalities chosen for Padma Vibhushan. Sachin Tendulkar and Ruskin Bond get Padma Shri. |
30- January-1999 |
Pandit Ravi Shankar, sitar maestro, is chosen for Bharat Ratna. |